Creative Associate

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.Who We Are… When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.Warner Bros. Discovery Consumer Products (WBDCP), a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, extends the Studio’s powerful portfolio of entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world. WBCP partners with best-in-class licensees globally on an award-winning range of Fashion, Home, FHB, Toys and Publishing inspired by franchises and properties such as DC, Looney Tunes and Harry Potter.With innovative global licensing and merchandising programs, retail initiatives, promotional partnerships and themed experiences, WBDCP is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.To be successful at WBDCP, you must have a willingness to model our values and behaviors, champion diversity and inclusion, leverage data and insights to maximize the legacy of our deep brands and franchises while maintaining a commitment to fostering best-in-class talent.JOB TITLE: Creative Associate – Project Base Hire (2-Year Fixed Term)             REPORTS TO: Director, Creative & Product DevelopmentYour New Role:The Creative Associate is responsible for leading the clearance process and organization of WB assets to help grow the CP business, with a focus on trading cards.Under the supervision of the Director, Creative & Product Development, this person will work with several intercompany stakeholders and licensees to oversee all stages of clearance from identifying merchandisable images to supervising required creative and legal modifications to uploads to the digital asset library.Job Responsibilities:Meets with internal & external business leads to understand product strategy and help deliver with asset needsGathers asset information and submits images through internal systems and departments to get multiple stakeholder approvalsManages upload into digital asset systems with appropriate metadata detailsAudits existing digital assets for removal or updatesUnderstands design, color, typography, production process, development timelines, and sample/final product executionFollows best practices implemented and shared across all areasManages and owns Creative PD process which includes but not limited to, communication and update with licensees, give design feedback, review product submissions, and legal clearanceEnsures all brand guidelines and legal guidelines for all artwork and product submissions are followed prior to upload in the digital systemCommunicates clearly and partners with all internal teams, ie. BA, franchise, legal, category, to ensure proper feedbackCreates and manages new editorial for product developmentWorks closely with Director, Creative & Product Development to find fresh, compelling designs and new ideas that meet the business needs and aligns with strategiesManages project timelines which includes but not limited to asset development, licensees feedback, and approvals reviewWork Experience:3-5 years’ experience in product design and or graphic designEducation:BA, BFA or 2 years Technical College in a design discipline preferredKnowledge/Skills:Ability to clearly communicate and present vision and ideasAbility to own and drive projects from beginning to endTeam player and collaborativeAbility to identify challenges and propose solutionsAbility to work under tight deadlinesMust be a self-starter with a tenacious attitude and a strong work ethicKnowledge/awareness of competitive businessesAdvanced skills working with Illustrator and Photoshop, and InDesignAdditional computer skills, include InDesign, Word, Excel and Power Point/KeynoteLicensing business model experience is a plusManagement has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.How We Get Things Done…This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.Championing Inclusion at WBDWarner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.